What is a good starter nonvenomous snake?

[Ivanator]

Originally Posted by DuskyPyg95

Well do you have any local species?? Southern Pacifics are cool unfortunately they have highly toxic venom so its not wise to keep them just starting out. Some smaller crotalus could work though if you have any locally I would say Banded rock rattlesnakes but I don't know if they are native to your state.

I really wanted a western diamondback cuz I'm really into larger sized snakes, but their venom is just insane and having ADHD, I don't want to risk that until I have at least 5 years experience with a smaller species of rattlesnake. I was thinking maybe a sidewinder since they're smaller and I love the way that they move, but I still want to find a mentor and have at least some experience with an actual hot, not a rear fanged colubrid, before I get that.
I've caught plenty of rattlesnakes when I go on hikes and my friends always think I'm crazy, but catching them is one thing, actually keeping them and living with them is a whole other ball game.